NOVEL~*Hiding behind a Stranger*~THREAD 52 - CHAPTER 57 - UPD 28th Jan - Page 30

Originally posted by: karkuzhali

Chapter 57.

The Story thus reaches the heights ..

The author presents the update like unveiling the canvas

With the artist's impression revealed with all the charm endless

I do not know how many days or months the author took

To portray the scene in the arena every corner and nook

Starting from the grief stricken father Chachajaan

To the loyal man of the protagonist Chota Zayaan..

It was like watching a suspense filled Hollywood thriller

Sitting biting our nails to know who is the ultimate winner..

In the arena the noble father is concerned about his only son

On whom he had till now bestowed all his love and affection

His heart is torn with the cruel spectacle he may have to face

" Please Khudha..do not make me see my son die with disgrace.."

There in the cell, she bore a pathetic sight to witness

Sitting curled up in a corner like a girl in distress..

Chanting the words," Pray.. he endures the assault..and get the pardon"

Hoping that the hardened heart of the Shehzaade becomes molten.

The Royal family is present in the arena with high expectation

Curious to know about the fate of the Ustaad in conclusion..

Among them seated is a noticeable woman in blue veil

With the heart pounding and praying for his victory in full scale

There the Kunwar gets ready to fight with the Ustaad the battle

The scores with him for a long time , he had waited to settle

And..what a dramatic entry of the Ustaad on the field!

The Shehzaade wonders, " How ?How did he get healed?"

"How could he fight the two warriors?" worried are his men

A voice comes as a prophecy, "Haven't you heard of a wounded lion?"

The duel starts- taking her position, our commentator Sahiba

Gives a lucid account of the fight, stroke by stroke, without a flaw

Like a commentator in the test match who doesn't miss anything

She describes every step of the fight that takes place in the ring

Whereas the Kunwar uses his poisonous brain to defeat Ustaad

He in turn uses his tactful brain to outwit the prince, the fraud.

Allowing his opponent to waste 40 strokes, he makes him weak

Bounces on him like a wounded lion, with vengeance to wreak

"Khan sahib, my character was maligned..I was dragged to the sabha.."

" The Prince will regret..This one is for you my Heera"

The evil man whose evil mind planned to use a poisoned dagger

Turned out fatal on himself , he fell with his dreams going shattered

Hearing the news, she sits like a noble woman, in her cell

Feeling happy that he has acted as a prop against her life's battles.

The frenzied crowd celebrate the victory of the moghul warrior

Whether the Parnagarhis or the locals, each having their own reason whatsoever

Eagerly wait for the next duel with the second opponent to ensue

Sitting with fingers crossed hoping he would get through

The story stops here bringing back the readers to the ground

Who , along with the spectators, were watching the events spellbound

We thank the author who has artistically painted the canvas

Let us cheer her by clapping our hands, for her magnum opus!

Karkuzhali.

Originally posted by: Sandhya.A

But which baisa would be his sweetheart?😔

Originally posted by: sashashyam

👏👏👏 👏👏👏

This, my dearest Lashykanna, is pretty much all that I have to say right now about this masterly chapter. But it sums up all that need be said, does it not?

This one is a real tour de force. The fascinating nuances of characterisation apart - and they are in a way your trademark - one would imagine that you were temporarily possessed by the spirit of Rafael Sabatini, or another of the masters of the sword-and-dagger - duels-to-the-death genre. I literally held my breath all through the long, long fight to the finish.

A most satisfactory finish - it summoned up the bloodthirsty streak in my make up - and the silhouette of Durga in the stands - real or just part of Mahendar's continuing nightmare - almost made my hair stand on end.

I did not know that you had come up to No.57, for I don't remember receiving any PM for the last two chapters. I would not blame you for having given up on me as a lost cause, my pet!

In any case, today is the first day in 6 weeks that I have been able to sit up for a while, and as you can see, I have been putting this reprieve to the best possible use!

More later, I hope, my dear, but for now, an extra big congratulatory (and greatly relieved! ) hug from,

Yours as ever,

Shyamala Periyamma

Originally posted by: lashy

Mahendar wants to erase his sins with a victory in the Duel.....hmm. But his parents now know of his deceitful and immoral actions... wonder how they feel about their son now...😔

Knowing them... I'm sure they'll still blame the Parnagarhi baisas for everything😡

>>>>>>>😕... True...

Ustaad's entry into the arena...🥳...Walking upright, but ...still going with a secret plan, I think...

Of course... while 20% of his stature might have been the 'recovery' effects... 80% was a facade to make the enemy believe he was sick and let his guard down!😉

>>>>>>👍🏼😳

But this itself has shocked the Kunwar and Shehzaade 😆 and the Kunwar wisely not taking the Ustaad lightly...👍🏼... All others are in doubt about how he will fight...

Shehzaade/Mahendar aren't fools either

And the Ustaad has his own plans for wasting the Kunwar's and preserving his energy...☺️...But...What...😲😲..he was given no weapon other than a dagger...why?...How?...😡

Yeah...with only a dagger, he has to plan wisely...😉... which of course he can do very well...😎...

Ok this one you misunderstood Selvi. He had a sword na... ille na how would he go 'CLANNNG'?

He had a sword... (the impure Mughal one that pierced Mahendar, remember?😉) He didn't take it out for the first 60 strokes, because he didn't want to tire himself - a good sword is a heavy weapon. And you keep whirling it in your arms is an excellent cardio workout!😆

>>>>>> Ohhh...ok ok... yeah ..a Good sword is a heavy weapon.. ...

You know I too thought how'd CLANG happen with a dagger... but then that thought got lost..😆😆😆... even when penning this it didn't strike me.....

Why he didn't take out a dagger and aim it at Mahendar (which Ustaad is best at) is because Mahendar was covered by impenetrable armour from head to toe - and the dagger would've just bounced off it. So he just resorted to the one sword in his sheath, and waited to take it out when he was ready for the 'CLANG'

>>>>>> well said👏👏👏... how can we not see his Unmatched Aim!...

But, when Mahendar lost his kataar (poisoned dagger) and his too-tight arm guard, he used the opportunity to the full, to take advantage of his unmatched aim!😉

Originally posted by: Kalgi22

Originally posted by Sandhya.A

But which baisa would be his sweetheart?😔

How could you? 😭 😭 😭

Originally posted by: Kalgi22

How could you? 😭 😭 😭

Originally posted by: Kalgi22

Originally posted by Sandhya.A

But which baisa would be his sweetheart?😔

How could you? 😭 😭 😭

Originally posted by: Kuki715

And destroy his budding friendship with poor Zayaan. 😡😭

>>>how it will destroy?!😲 Has Rosejaan dilly-dallying destroyed AMK-IM friendship 😎🤣

Originally posted by: selvi1275

All are stuck to that ...Kal's how could you?...🤣🤣

Lashy... morning's... vekka vekkama varudhu...

Confusion...